A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 5869063 Details
Epoch: 272 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 32488780 epoch_slot_no: 347980 block_no: 5868886 slot_leader_id: 5218645 size: 1723 time: 2021-06-18 22:24:31 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7564add8872c56d884466f5c9f5bc4cd95fca30413bf870359c0a5068ec03899Block Operator
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